The Dirty Habit food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maidstone
The Dirty Habit holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Dirty Habit was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Upper Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts The Dirty Habit among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ← The Dirty Habit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Dirty Habit none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dirty Habit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Oast Vineyard Manufacturers/packers | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Michelle Archer Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Caterlink At Hollingbourne County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| The Signal Box Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Sugar Loaves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| The Windmill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Dirty Habit
What is The Dirty Habit's food hygiene rating?
The Dirty Habit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Dirty Habit safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dirty Habit last inspected?
The Dirty Habit was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dirty Habit?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dirty Habit compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and The Dirty Habit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Dirty Habit and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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